State Sen. Fred Risser said he thinks it’s time for Wisconsin lawmakers to talk about death. The Madison Democrat plans to introduce a bill that would allow dying patients to end their lives with medical help. Risser has pushed for the legislation six previous times, but said on Tuesday that...

Madison Police Chief Michael Koval has announced the creation of a new team of “mental health officers” in the city who will not only respond to incidents involving mental health crises, but will also work with local agencies to prevent such crises as well.

A Madison-based clean energy group that opposed a recent effort by local utility Madison Gas and Electric to raise fixed costs on customers' electric bills is now pressuring MG&E to talk to citizens about its future energy plans.

This week, lawmakers are set to begin debate over whether 'vaping' or e-cigarettes should be included in Wisconsin's smoking ban. The measure would outlaw smoking the devices in indoor public spaces, including restaurants and bars.

Gov. Scott Walker delivered a speech on his accomplishments as Wisconsin governor at a major Republican gathering in Iowa on Saturday, telling the crowd that “if you’re not afraid to go big and go bold you can actually get results.”

Gov. Scott Walker delivered a speech on his accomplishments as Wisconsin governor at a major Republican gathering in Iowa on Saturday, telling the crowd that “if you’re not afraid to go big and go bold you can actually get results.”

Wisconsin has a shortage of child psychiatrists, especially in northern Wisconsin and Milwaukee County. To overcome that obstacle, state officials are providing $1 million for a program which links a child's regular doctor to mental health specialists.

A national animal rights group is claiming credit for closing a University of Wisconsin lab that conducted research on cats. But officials at the Madison campus said that is "patently false" and that the lab closed because the lead researcher is retiring.

Walker Rejects Tribe’s Request To Build Kenosha Casino Gov. Scott Walker announced on Friday that he’s rejecting a Menominee Tribe proposal to build a casino complex in Kenosha. The casino site is located roughly 30 miles from a Potawatomi-run casino. A state mandate requires that state officials reimburse the Potawatomi...